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This manual contains detailed descriptions of
IBM Visualization Data Explorer<TT><STRONG>*</STRONG></TT>
tools for transforming, realizing, and rendering data.
Each description includes the script-language syntax for invoking
the tool; input and output specifications; details of module
function; and names of sample visual programs that demonstrate the
module&#39;s function.
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It is strongly recommended that first-time user&#39;s of Data Explorer consult
the
<A HREF="../qikguide.htm">
<CITE><I>IBM Visualization Data Explorer QuickStart Guide</I></CITE>
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before proceeding (see <A HREF="refgu007.htm#HDRRELPUBS">"Related Publications
and Sources"</A>).
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Users creating visual programs or scripts should consult this reference in
conjunction with
<A HREF="../usrguide.htm">
<CITE><I>IBM Visualization Data Explorer User&#39;s Guide</I></CITE>,
</A>
which contains information about the
development and modification of visual programs and the
syntax of the Data Explorer scripting language.
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<H2><A NAME="Header_8"></A>Typographic Conventions</H2>
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<TR VALIGN="TOP"><TD><P><B><TT><STRONG>Boldface</STRONG></TT>
</B></TD><TD><P>Identifies commands, keywords, files, directories, messages from
the system, and other items whose names are defined by the
system.
</TD></TR><TR VALIGN="TOP"><TD><P><B><I>Italic</I>
</B></TD><TD><P>Identifies parameters with names or values to be supplied by
the user.
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<TT>Monospace</TT>
</B></TD><TD><P>Identifies examples of specific data values and text similar to
what
you might see displayed or might type at a keyboard or that you might
write in a program.
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